Human Resources Manager

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County is seeking an experienced HR leader to oversee the daily operations of the HR Department, ensuring compliance with employment laws and organizational policies. The role works with management to address employee relations and training needs in a mission-driven environment.

You will guide managers on personnel practices, manage unemployment processes, and support workforce development while maintaining Goodwill's dedication to inclusion and ethics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR required or preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years HR experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Experience with payroll and time/attendance using ADP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the HR Department, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Investigates employment relationship issues including harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims, in a timely manner. Uses best practices processes to conduct investigations, provide resolution, or recommend actions.
• Works with, and provides guidance to managers on best employment practices and Human Resources issues, in accordance to the organization’s culture and values.
• Assists in staff development and training. Advises on training issues and with curriculum development in collaboration with the Director of Human Resources.
• Oversees the Unemployment Insurance Claims. Contacts Third Party Unemployment Insurance administrator to discuss unemployment claims. Attends Unemployment Insurance hearings and serves as a witness for Goodwill.
• Provides leadership, direction, guidance, training, and development opportunities to direct reports.
• Keeps informed of any changes in State, Federal and Local employment laws and apprises appropriate staff. Works with Director of Human Resources to ensure Goodwill's personnel policies and procedures adhere to these laws and regulations.
• Oversees payroll best practices and Wage and Hour compliance.
• Acts as a liaison and guide to the "Voices" group of employees.
• Works with HR staff to constantly maximize resources and improve efficiencies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

HR management experience

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of employment laws

Payroll and time/attendance (ADP)

MS Office proficiency

Background check compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

PHR/SPHR certification preferred

Job description

Are you looking for meaningful work and want to make a difference? Joining the Goodwill team could be a great fit for you! At Goodwill we live and breathe our Core Values of Creativity, Credibility, and Collaboration. We are a mission-integrated organization that is funded by resalable goods. Last year alone, we were able to keep 10 million pounds of donated goods from hitting our landfills. Through the reselling of donated items, we can provide job readiness training and employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment.

POSITION SUMMARY

Oversee the daily operations of the Human Resources Department.

Essential Functions Statements

• Oversees the daily operations of the Human Resources Department, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Investigates employment relationship issues including harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims, in a timely manner. Uses best practices processes to conduct investigations, provide resolution, or recommend actions.
• Works with, and provides guidance to managers on best employment practices and Human Resources issues, in accordance to the organization’s culture and values.
• Assists in staff development and training. Advises on training issues and with curriculum development in collaboration with the Director of Human Resources.
• Oversees the Unemployment Insurance Claims. Contacts Third Party Unemployment Insurance administrator to discuss unemployment claims. Attends Unemployment Insurance hearings and serves as a witness for Goodwill.
• Provides leadership, direction, guidance, training, and development opportunities to direct reports.
• Keeps informed of any changes in State, Federal and Local employment laws and apprises appropriate staff. Works with Director of Human Resources to ensure Goodwill's personnel policies and procedures adhere to these laws and regulations. For example, FMLA, CFRA, FEHA, ADA, PDL, COBRA, etc.
• Oversees payroll best practices and Wage and Hour compliance.
• Acts as a liaison and guide to the "Voices" group of employees.
• Works with HR staff to constantly maximize resources and improve efficiencies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Education Human Resources management training through an accredited college or university required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience Minimum of 5 years HR experience. Supervisory role.
• Computer Skills Basic computer skills. MS Office, internet, email.
• Certificates & Licenses Valid California Driver's License with driving record acceptable to Goodwill's insurance. PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Other Must meet the background check requirements of the department. Must have strong knowledge of employment laws/regulations, payroll and time/attendance (ADP System), and Wage & Hour regulations.